Catch and release Sailfish, Marlin, Swordfish, Dorado (Mahi Mahi), and much more! All In One Day!Jacó is famous for its deep sea and coastal fishing.
According to: Adventures Costa Rica (Hunter Pocket Adventure Guides) by Bruce Conord & June Conord
Costa Rica’s rich waters boast giant Marlin, super Sailfish, vigorous Tarpon, record-class Snook and more than a dozen hard-hitting freshwater species. On the Pacific, it is not uncommon to catch and release 30 Sailfish and even a Marlin or two – in just one day. Boat operators release all Billfish that are not record contenders; the waters hold many world records. Even deep-sea fly-fishing nets a record number of fish. Here are some of the fish and their seasons, listed geographically. Keep in mind though, fish don’t use calendars.NORTH PACIFIC WATERS
Marlin: Caught 12 months a year. Peak periods are from November to early March and August and September. Sailfish: Caught year-round, with May through August the top months. Tuna: Available year-round, peaking between August and October. Several fish between 200 and 400 lbs caught annually. In addition to these, there are plenty of Dorado, Wahoo and Roosterfish.
CENTRAL PACIFIC WATERS
Marlin: Caught 12 months a year, but October and its shoulder months are best. Sailfish: The middle of December to the end of April is best rated, but sometimes October has big schools. Tuna: Peak months are June through September, but tuna is available year-round. A dozen or more 200-lb-plus fish are taken every year. Snook: The rainy season seems to be best; a world record Pacific black snook was caught near Río Naranjo.
SOUTH PACIFIC WATERS
The Golfito area is famous for its big roosterfish year-round. Marlin: August through December is peak. Sailfish: December to the end of March is best, then again in August and September. Tuna: August through March is the best time for the 100 pounders, but fish of up to 30 lbs are caught year-round. Snook: The rainy season seems to be best; a world record Pacific black snook was caught near Río Naranjo.